Silkpaint!® - Unique Products for Creative People - The AirPen, Fiber Etch, Silkpaint Resist
A college of Silkpaint projects: SurfacingSkins, Fiber Etch, AirPen and Silkpaint Resist

A Creative Tool for Artists, Crafters and Production Workers

Quilted silk, Silkpaint! Resist used with an AirpenThe AirPen® Color Dispenser is a hand held, air-powered tool for drawing very fine decorative details or for filling intricate areas. Paints, glues, ceramic glazes, and other viscous mediums are effortlessly dispensed by placing a finger over the flow control hole. Anti-gravity piston "followers" allow you to work on a vertical surface. The patented product is drip-free and supplied with a 110V air pump.
 
With the AirPen Color Dispenser, you can:
• Draw long flowing lines and fine details without squeeze bottles, or brushes
• Draw fine lines with thick mediums
• Dispense paints, glues, and more
• Prevent hand fatigue often associated with the use of squeeze bottles
• Easily operate the AirPen Color Dispenser for time saving production of precision work
 
Each AirPen Color Dispenser housing features a patented venturi system for precise control of flow, and drip-free operation. Air bubbles, skips, and blobs are virtually eliminated. The AirPen Color Dispenser comes fully equipped, and is built for years of trouble-free use.

You can use the AirPen with:

  • craft paints
  • acrylics
  • enamels
  • oil paints
  • eggery
  • ceramic glazes
  • clay slip
  • underglazes
  • overglazes
  • china paint
  • liquid polymer clay
  • glues
  • adhesives
  • ink
  • henna designs
  • nail polish
  • latex
  • automotive paints
  • sealants
  • assembly fluids
  • model paints
  • liquid leading

The AirPen® Color Dispenser

   

The patented AirPen Color Dispenser is a hand held, air-powered tool for drawing fine decorative details or for filling intricate areas. Paints, glues, glazes, and other viscous mediums are effortlessly dispensed by placing a finger over the flow control hole. The AirPen® Color Dispenser includes anti-gravity "followers" which allow you to work on a vertical surface. All accessories are organized in a handy carry case. Larger photo here.

Accessories include:

  1. 14 Interchangeable applicator tips of assorted sizes for thick to thin lines
    1. Plastic Taper: 14GA, 16GA, 18GA, 20GA (1 each)
    2. Metal Tip: 25GA (2), 23GA (2), 22GA (1), 20GA (3), 18GA (1), 16GA (1)
  2. Compressor with 6 ft air line; 100V thru 240V DC power adapter
  3. 5 cartridges
  4. 5 anti-gravity "followers"
  5. 5 red storage tips
  6. Stainless steel "Puller" tool
  7. Air shield for drop string applications
  8. 1 cleaning plunger
  9. AirPen Color Dispenser trifold instructions brochure
The AirPen Color Dispenser

The AirPen® Color Dispenser $169.95

 

Vacuum Pick-up Tool

Pick up beads, glass shards, and other intricate pieces too small for fingertips quickly and easily. Choose suction strength with the touch of a fingertip: four separate modes.

Accessories include:

  • Vacuum pump with finely controllable suction for even the most delicate of jobs
  • On/off switch
  • Airline
  • 4 Suction tips
Vacuum Pick-up Tool

Vacuum Pick-up Tool - $135.00

 

The AirPen Cartridge Filler

A great companion tool for the AirPen! Easily and cleanly fill AirPen cartridges with glaze, slip, paint, and other mediums. A straw and vacuum tool do all the work so your hands stay clean of the contents. See video for instructions.

Includes:

  • Vacuum tool, with air tight gasket to seal entire cartridge
  • Two different size connectors that easily pair with off-the-shelf plastic straws
  • A selection of straws included with the tool as a starter
The AirPen Cartridge Filler - $24.00
 

AirPen Accessory Kit

  • Wire Puller Tool, Stainless Steel (1)
  • Followers (5)
  • End Plug for Cartridge, Red (5)
  • Tip Cap (5)
  • Cartridge (5)
  • Plunger (1)
  • Dispensing Tips (14)
  • Plastic Air Shield Disc (1)
  • 37 pieces total

Tips for the AirPen

  • Plastic Taper Tips (1 ea): 14GA, 16GA, 18GA, 20GA
  • Metal Tips:
    • 25GA (2)
    • 23GA (2)
    • 22GA (1)
    • 20GA (3)
    • 18GA (1)
    • 16GA (1)
  • Note: The larger the gauge, the smaller the tip.
  • 14 pieces total

Color Filling Tip Kit

  • Metal Tips:
    • 30GA (2)
    • 27GA (2)
    • 25GA (3)
    • 23GA (3)
    • 22GA (2)
    • 20GA (2)
  • Note: The larger the gauge, the smaller the tip.
  • 14 pieces total

Ceramic Tip Kit

  • Plastic Taper Tips:
    • 22GA (1)
    • 20GA (1)
    • 18GA (5)
    • 16GA (3)
    • 14GA (4)
  • Note: The larger the gauge, the smaller the tip.
  • 14 pieces total

Accessory Kit - $78.00

AirPen Tips - $15.00

Color Filling Tips - $15.00

Ceramic Tips - $15.00

The AirPen™ is a patented product of Silkpaint Corporation (Patent No. 5579960)